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Collins Family Update: March 2022

Changing Ministry Location

Many of you already know that we are planning to move back to the States in the near future. We have shared with many of you the reasons for this change, but if anyone has questions or concerns about this decision, please feel free to reach out to us. We are planning to arrive back in the States in mid-April, and we hope to see many of you then. We are currently pursuing an opportunity to serve in pastoral ministry in the northern Michigan area, and we are waiting for an answer from the church.
While we patiently wait for God’s leading in our ministry change, we are continuing to serve in our ministries in Mexico, and we will continue serving via online ministry once we are back in the States. We expect to need missions support at least through the end of May, and perhaps longer depending on how God leads us in the next two months. We will do our best to keep in touch with our supporters as we learn how God is leading our family and ministry. We would ask your prayers for God’s clear direction and provision for our family in the days ahead.

Puebla Bible Seminary

We’re over halfway through the semester at Puebla Bible Seminary. This semester I’m only teaching one course, but it’s my most difficult one: Hebrew. The students have put in very good effort so far, and I’m very impressed with how well they’ve done. I’ve also been training one of my former students, Adolfo, to take my place teaching the biblical language classes. Adolfo is very gifted with the languages, and I think he’ll do a great job teaching Greek and Hebrew at the seminary. Please pray for him as he takes on this new responsibility starting this fall, for wisdom, strength, and confidence to be able to teach well.
Chris with Adolfo and his wife Miriam


Iglesia Agape

We’re so thankful for our local church here and Pastor Miguel and his family who have been friends and coworkers in ministry since the beginning of our time in Mexico. I’ve had many opportunities to teach Sunday school in the past few months, and I’m so thankful for all the ways that the church is growing and maturing.

Children’s Homes

Sarah has continued her discipleship with Laura from the girls’ home, and we’ve had many opportunities to share devotionals. Sarah has continued teaching the girls how to make desserts and other food, and we’ve celebrated some birthdays and other special occasions with them.

Huilango

I have continued my study in the Pastoral Epistles with Pastor Azael in Huilango. I’m so thankful for the opportunity God has given me to disciple him and his family. We’re planning one more visit later this week.

Pray for Us

-Please continue to pray for us as we seek to finish our time in Mexico well.
-Pray for wisdom in packing, donating, and selling items.
-Pray for God’s financial provision for our time of transition.
-Pray for wisdom regarding future ministry in the States.
-Pray for peace and joy in relationships for us and for those we’re leaving behind.
-Pray for God to raise up more laborers to serve in Mexico.

 


Your fellow servants,

Chris, Sarah, Mikey, and Sammy Collins

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